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TIP, TIP, TIP WHEN & HOW MUCH
Emily, on May 4, 2017 at 10:58 AM

My wedding is in two weeks and I am getting all the last minute things together but I totally forgot about tipping.... Who do I have to tip/ who should I tip and how much? Or should I opt for a gift/...

Naomi, May 7, 2017 13 697
Jeanette
How to ask someone if they are having an open bar or cash bar?
Jeanette, on May 7, 2017 at 2:04 PM

So I'm going to two weddings this year. One is next month and the other is in October. Even before I joined WW I always thought cash bars are tacky AF. That being said, others don't feel this way. My...

ambrok, May 7, 2017 22 1,890
DiamondBree
Female at a bachelor party
DiamondBree, on May 5, 2017 at 9:13 PM

I just had a disagreement with FH about his bachelor party which is still a long way away. He is really excited about his and was telling me his best mans plan but then says that his female friend, we...

Michelle, May 7, 2017 77 9,946
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Elope first, party later?
Amber, on May 6, 2017 at 5:34 AM

Recently my fiancé and I decided we really wanted a private ceremony. We are thinking of traveling to Gulf Shores or Florida to have a family only ceremony (plus our wedding party which is family and...

SeverFever2017, May 7, 2017 9 261
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Change of location
Desiree, on May 7, 2017 at 12:17 AM

We have had to change the location of our wedding. We are wanting to send out something stating the change of where it will be and a sort of apology for the confusing just not sure of what wording to...

ambrok, May 7, 2017 6 104
MeganM
Bugs at outdoor wedding
MeganM, on May 6, 2017 at 7:45 AM

Anyone have any advice for how to keep bugs away at an outdoor (backyard) reception? We are planning on offering bracelets/bug spray and burning citronella candles but I'd like to see if there's...

Karen, May 6, 2017 11 3,940
Jamie
How many appetizers per person would be appropriate?
Jamie, on May 5, 2017 at 7:50 PM

Our venue offers a better variety of tray served apps over the station served apps, but we have to order them by the dozen. We decided on 4 different apps, two varieties of bruschetta and two veggie...

MS. MACMEN, May 6, 2017 11 5,252
Sylphier
Best Man inviting HIS friends to Bachelor Party
Sylphier, on May 4, 2017 at 10:27 PM

FH just told me that his best man his informed him he 'invited some people' including at least 2 people for sure who are not on the wedding guest list [both of which I heavily dislike and FH barely...

lyla, May 5, 2017 42 2,294
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Who walks down the aisle?
MadeFromHisRib, on May 5, 2017 at 9:07 AM

I was talking to my Grandmother yesterday and she left me puzzled about something. Exactly WHO is supposed to be in the wedding procession? My cousin is getting married next weekend so we are...

Wanda, May 5, 2017 19 1,904
Kimberly
Registry advice
Kimberly , on May 5, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Hello all! I'm new here and looking to get some advice. My FH and I have been together almost 14 years but just finally got engaged 2 weeks ago. We've already set a date and booked our venue. Yay! So...

Amanda, May 5, 2017 17 573
Megan
Bridesmaid gifts for beach wedding
Megan, on May 5, 2017 at 1:27 AM

I want to get my girls something they will use again for gifts. I don't want to get them "props for the wedding" We are having a destination wedding at the beach so I was thinking beach accessories....

Chelsealeigh218, May 5, 2017 11 334
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Groomsmen trouble
Payton, on May 4, 2017 at 11:38 PM

My fiancé and I are both planning on having small wedding parties because we only have a select few we want to be so close on our big day. My fiancé has a friend that he asked to be a groomsmen...

E.V., May 5, 2017 16 1,107
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When do you need to serve a meal?
Leslie, on May 4, 2017 at 10:02 PM

My fiance and I have decided to marry in a particular church for religious reasons. They offer services only at 2 and 7 pm. We would like to avoid serving a meal for cost reasons, but I also don't...

Shana, May 4, 2017 15 3,569
Valentine
Uninvited bridesmaid
Valentine, on May 4, 2017 at 11:46 AM

I have a friend who lives out of state. I called to tell her I had gotten engaged. She was of course thrilled. She then proceeded to basically invite herself to be a bridesmaid. And while I want her...

Mandi, May 4, 2017 21 277
Constance
Assumptions.
Constance, on May 4, 2017 at 8:53 AM

Anyone else having issues with people making assumptions about the wedding and freaking out when things aren't going to happen the way THEY planned?

Anderson, May 4, 2017 21 209
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Ivoryish dress and white veil... Ditch it or wear it anyway
Emily, on May 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM

Ordered my dress about 5 months ago, it just came in and my veil I bought separately is like one shade more white than the dress..... do I wear it anyway? will anyone even be able to notice or is it...

Courtney, May 4, 2017 10 1,179
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Joint bank account
Courtney , on May 1, 2017 at 11:09 AM

What are everyone's opinions on having a joint bank account?? I thought it would make things easier such as the finances and paying bills but my FH seems to have some hesitations on having a joint...

Young halloween brid, May 4, 2017 66 332
Jeanette
Having Mono and my wedding is less than 3 months away
Jeanette, on May 4, 2017 at 2:25 AM

I'm not looking for a pity party, I'm looking for advice. I've had acute mono for 4 weeks now and I'm over feeling like shit. Did I mention I'm getting married in less than 3 months? I felt OK Monday...

Jeanette, May 4, 2017 18 1,151
MrsBurkes2020
No input on bridal shower?
MrsBurkes2020, on May 3, 2017 at 7:02 AM

Hey all Although I know the Bride does not throw her own shower.. I mean why would we but my question would be can the Bride give a lil input on it ? Like what kind of food that's to be served etc.....

MrsBurkes2020, May 4, 2017 52 192
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Return address for invitations
New, on May 3, 2017 at 6:14 PM

Hi WW community, What is the proper return address to use for wedding invitations? We share a residence, so how should it appear on the envelope? Thanks!

KittyPrawn, May 4, 2017 17 1,068
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